Apple has received a slew of new patents, including one for its fingerprint sensor technology
The fingerprint scanner patent was one of 40 granted to Apple last week. It allows the company to build sensors into the bezel structure, making it possible for Apple to design sensors in devices without a home button, such as Macs or Apple TVs
The scanner patent was technically granted to AuthenTec last week. But since Apple purchased AuthenTec last year, Apple now owns the patent, too.
The company was also awarded patents for its iPad Smart Cover and a light-sensitive display with a pressure sensor. This isn’t the first patent that has hinted at a smart pen; rather, it’s Apple’s sixth patent relating to a light-sensitive display. Read more…
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